NUR 521 Pain & Hematopoiesis Drugs Exam Questions with Correct Answers Verified by
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A 65-year-old woman has an advanced form of rheumatoid arthritis. Her treatment includes a
regular dosage of methotrexate (MTX). The nurse will advise her to drink ____ glasses of water
daily while taking the drug.
o 4- 5
o 5- 6
o 7 -8
o 10-12 10-12
Which of the following are indications for sargramostim (Leukine)(Select all that apply)?
o Chemotherapy induced neutropenia
o Chemotherapy induced anemia
o Bone marrow transplants
o Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia
o Chronic renal failure o chemotherapy induced neutropenia o bone marrow transplants
A patient with a mild shoulder pain has been prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol). In regards to
common adverse effects, the nurse informs the patient:
o of rash, itching, and nausea
o of gastrointestinal distress
o that they are not usually present; well tolerated
o of the feelings of tingling, heat, and fatigue that they are not usually present; well
tolerated
One of the most common adverse effects in codeine administration is ____________.
o nausea
o diarrhea
o tinnitus
, o tachycardia nausea
A nurse is caring for a patient who is on the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID),
Naproxen (Naprosyn) for arthritis pain. A realistic expected outcome of Naproxen therapy
would be that the patient has:
o adequate pain control with minimal adverse effects.
o adequate pain relief with allergic reaction.
o complete pain relief with adverse effects that can be treated.
o complete pain relief with minimal adverse effects. adequate pain control with minimal
adverse effects
A nurse will monitor which of the following when assigned to a patient taking
allopurinol(Zyloprim) for chronic gout who visits the clinic every 2 months?
o blood sugar levels
o liver function tests
o serum electrolytes
o blood pressure liver function tests
Characteristics of a Schedule C-II drug include:
o Telephone orders are acceptable; refills can be completed via phone.
o May use therapeutically without a prescription; low abuse potential.
o Prescription must be written after five refills, moderate abuse potential
o High abuse potential, accepted medical use High abuse potential, accepted medical use
A patient who just completed a week chemotherapy is started on filgrastim (Neupogen). The
nurse evaluates that the filgrastim has been effective when which of the following laboratory
values has increased?
o erythrocytes
o reticulocytes
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A 65-year-old woman has an advanced form of rheumatoid arthritis. Her treatment includes a
regular dosage of methotrexate (MTX). The nurse will advise her to drink ____ glasses of water
daily while taking the drug.
o 4- 5
o 5- 6
o 7 -8
o 10-12 10-12
Which of the following are indications for sargramostim (Leukine)(Select all that apply)?
o Chemotherapy induced neutropenia
o Chemotherapy induced anemia
o Bone marrow transplants
o Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia
o Chronic renal failure o chemotherapy induced neutropenia o bone marrow transplants
A patient with a mild shoulder pain has been prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol). In regards to
common adverse effects, the nurse informs the patient:
o of rash, itching, and nausea
o of gastrointestinal distress
o that they are not usually present; well tolerated
o of the feelings of tingling, heat, and fatigue that they are not usually present; well
tolerated
One of the most common adverse effects in codeine administration is ____________.
o nausea
o diarrhea
o tinnitus
, o tachycardia nausea
A nurse is caring for a patient who is on the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID),
Naproxen (Naprosyn) for arthritis pain. A realistic expected outcome of Naproxen therapy
would be that the patient has:
o adequate pain control with minimal adverse effects.
o adequate pain relief with allergic reaction.
o complete pain relief with adverse effects that can be treated.
o complete pain relief with minimal adverse effects. adequate pain control with minimal
adverse effects
A nurse will monitor which of the following when assigned to a patient taking
allopurinol(Zyloprim) for chronic gout who visits the clinic every 2 months?
o blood sugar levels
o liver function tests
o serum electrolytes
o blood pressure liver function tests
Characteristics of a Schedule C-II drug include:
o Telephone orders are acceptable; refills can be completed via phone.
o May use therapeutically without a prescription; low abuse potential.
o Prescription must be written after five refills, moderate abuse potential
o High abuse potential, accepted medical use High abuse potential, accepted medical use
A patient who just completed a week chemotherapy is started on filgrastim (Neupogen). The
nurse evaluates that the filgrastim has been effective when which of the following laboratory
values has increased?
o erythrocytes
o reticulocytes
